The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust
The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC016529
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £526,575
- Website
- murdochforrest.org
What the charity does
The charity provides funding to other charitable organisations through grants and donations, using income generated from its investments. Eligible charities can apply for support by completing the online application form available on the Trust’s website. All applications are reviewed by the Trustees at quarterly board meetings. Applicants are notified of the Trustees’ decision, and successful organisations are awarded a grant.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC016529) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust do?
- The charity provides funding to other charitable organisations through grants and donations, using income generated from its investments. Eligible charities can apply for support by completing the online application form available on the Trust’s website. All applications are reviewed by the Trustees at quarterly board meetings. Applicants are notified of the Trustees’ decision, and successful organisations are awarded a grant.
- How can I donate to The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust?
- The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust's website is https://murdochforrest.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.